Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The big book of alcoholics anonymous home facebook. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The big book is aas most important text, and it focuses on a number of the fundamental teachings of the continue reading what are the alcoholics anonymous daily reflections. Program by a cofounder 190 pages alcoholics anonymous comes of age a brief history of a. Aa big book 4th edition page 417 image collections book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed.
Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The experience of any alcoholic will abundantly confirm this. Bookmarks on page 1 are 2 x 6 made with quality chromolux paper with note lines on back and bookmarks on page 2 are 2 x 6 and laminated. The big book is aas most important text, and it focuses on a number of the fundamental teachings of the program, including the 12 steps. It may be that both will decide that the way of good sense and loving. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. For more information on aac s commitment to ethical marketing and treatment practices, or to learn more about how to select a treatment provider, visit our about aac page. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Twelve steps and twelve traditions an interpretive commentary on the a. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Perhaps there are some cases where the utmost frankness is demanded. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being.
A large number of studies have examined the relationship between aa. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this. We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Aa acceptance is the coffee mug mugs recovery world. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Neither nor aac receives any commission or other fee that is dependent upon which treatment provider a visitor may ultimately choose. What the big book really says by jay westbrook on december 29, 2014 in living in recovery, living with addiction alcoholics anonymous, and the myriad of other 12step programs, can be invaluable to the recovering alcoholic or addict. Most of these fortunate ones have had little or no ac quaintance. Aa acceptance is the coffee mug american mathematical society the impact of national culture on alcoholics anonymous. Book aa big book 4th edition page 417 march 8, 2020.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Most significantly you have to love them and you have to have the present of teaching. Negative affect, relapse, and alcoholics anonymous aa. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to. If you wish to explore additional treatment options or connect with a specific rehab center, you can browse toprated listings or visit samhsa. Aas daily reflections is another important text in the program, and many individuals find comfort.
It is better, however, that one does not needlessly name a person upon whom she can vent jealousy. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Share this page with friends to help more people learn about it. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged since the 1939. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The author is a founder of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. No outsider can appraise such an intimate situation.
New stories have been added to the personal histories. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. These observations would be academic and pointless if our friend never took the first drink, thereby setting the terrible cycle in motion. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you.
Whats all this talk about the alcoholics anonymous big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism also known as the big book describes how to recover from alcoholism. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and religious backgrounds. Thanks for being a part of the the big book of alcoholics anonymous community. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. There you will find release from care, boredom and worry. Acceptance e plaque recovery gifts and slogan plaques at. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title.